I think this is an important book. It doesn't overreach in vocabulary or characterization or realism, but it talks about youth homelessness (which is both more common and different than we would think) and intellectual disabilities in a relatable way. I do wish that the plotline about Cora's math skills had ended in a more realistic way (I understand that the teaching style of the original class was the issue, but going from understanding nothing after most of the school year to understanding the concepts in one day seemed a little far-fetched) but overall it was both an enjoyable read and a book covering important issues.